I don't think Karl thinks he is healthy enough. He has delegated some of his work to his assistants. Of similar importance is that he doesn't appear healthy. It must bother the players to think their coach is on his last legs. He doesn't appear to have the energy or vocal chords to be inspirational. I hope he resigns or some kind of amicable arrangement is arrived at.
Shots fired (post-Nets)
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I'm not a professional athlete, but surely there's some kind of psychological effect of being led into "battle" by a past his prime legend who looks like he can barely stand up on his own, takes practice days off, and will admit himself that his best days are behind him. However spectacular his past glories may be, it's not a good look for a group that already feels disrespected by the league. This wouldn't be true of every team, but these players need somebody on the sideline whose energy they can feed off of.
Actually we did. The handwriting was on the wall in Chicago and the very reason that Brick and others were saying wait on Karl were the facts that we were not going anywhere anyway and Karl would still be around to interview WITH other candidates most noteably Thibs. That is exactly what makes this time the exception to the rule that 99 times out of a hundred you don't fire your coach mid-season.
I'm pleading insanity on that one. That was right after Boogie missed a month with viral meningitis, Vivek's infamous "jazz conductor" comment, and PDA's unconvincing "we know what we're doing guys" plea on the radio. It was a difficult time for everyone. Though I did reverse course and argue against hiring Karl at the All-Star break instead of waiting for Thibs so I'm still claiming partial credit. 
That's all well and good and I agree with you wholeheartedly but it's different sitting in that chair for the extended period of time. One thin is certain with Big Nasty, it's that he has the respect of the players and the fans and as you said he has a history of playing well under defensive coaches. BTW don't forget his college championship as well
In a way I feel for Karl. I think he truly did want to give it another go, sincerely.
However I think he overestimated his limits. I see in him personal frustration with his own health. I would not be surprised if an amicable split was reached. I don't think he wants to tarnish his legacy with a firing, and then sucking a franchise dry. At a certain point, money is not the most important thing.
However I think he overestimated his limits. I see in him personal frustration with his own health. I would not be surprised if an amicable split was reached. I don't think he wants to tarnish his legacy with a firing, and then sucking a franchise dry. At a certain point, money is not the most important thing.
Me too, and I think it was only his pride that got in the way there. Malone would come back, had Vivek shown contrition, and assured him no more meddling and that Vlade was in charge. He loved coaching Boogie as much as Boogie loved playing for him. A coach lives for a relationship and a player like that.
Last time Vlade did that he got crucified. I remember all he did was walk in the locker room and asked the team "you want karl fired?" in a "what's going on" or what's this im hearing about you wanting karl fired type way. The media got word of it and ran with it. Made vlade seem like an incompetent gm asking players if he should fire karl or not when that wasn't even the case.
Aaron Bruski @aaronbruski 14m14 minutes ago
I can confirm @WojVerticalNBA report that Karl has been spared for at least Sunday’s game against the Celtics.
I can confirm @WojVerticalNBA report that Karl has been spared for at least Sunday’s game against the Celtics.